Category Archives: R1200GS

BMW Motorrad has previously made all-black, direct from the factory, style packages for the R1200GS — for example the 2016 BMW R1200GS Triple Black — but that kind of package has been missing from the most recent generation R12GS. Today, BMW Motorrad has announced specially matched ‘Edition Black’ Original BMW Motorrad Accessories for the R1200GS and R1200GS… Continue Reading »

With the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy heading to Mongolia in June 2018, mechanics have been busy the last few weeks preparing the 114 BMW R1200GS Rallye motorcycles that will be used by participants. The bikes are now ready and on their way to Ulaanbaatar. Fortunately, the Rallye edition GS is already well-equipped as standard, so… Continue Reading »

Nine BMW motorcycles received awards from German Motorrad magazine’s annual reader’s vote. The BMW R1200RS won in the “Touring Bike/Sports Touring Bike” category while the S1000XR took the crown in the “Crossover” category. The XR dominated with a commanding a 24.2 percent share of the vote and was, once again, the most highly ranked model among… Continue Reading »

The BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy Female Team Qualifying 2017 has concluded with something of a surprise outcome. After four days of competition at the Country Trax Off Road Riding Academy near Amersfoort in South Africa not one but two teams have qualified for the sixth BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy that will be held… Continue Reading »

The Fall issue takes off like a rocket with the first test of BMW’s stunning new carbon-fiber masterpiece, the HP4 Race. Offered at a staggering $78,000 in the US, the 215-horsepower “Carbonator” weighs in at just 378 pounds—that’s 79 pounds lighter than the S1000RR! With a limited edition run of only 750, this pure racer… Continue Reading »

BMW Motorrad USA has announced pricing for Connectivity, the optional 6.5-inch digital cockpit display that replaced the standard analog gauges. Initially, this option will be available only on the R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure starting in September 2017 for $600. This includes the on-board computer option that normally costs $150. If you’re ordering a bike with… Continue Reading »

BMW Motorrad has announced changes to some of their models for model year 2018 including paint colors, options, packages and accessories. See details for each model below. These new 2018 models can be orderED from retailers starting in August 2017. BMW Motorrad has also taken the wraps off a factory customization program for new models;… Continue Reading »

BMW Motorrad has a new option for the 2018 model year, a full-color instrument cluster replacing the standard cockpit dials. This they say, is a way to provide fast and clear information to the rider with the least possible distraction from what is happening on the road. This is done by providing not just the… Continue Reading »

The Summer issue has it all—awesome bikes, breathtaking rides, impressive riders—and promises to surprise, inform and entertain you on many levels. Starting with a road test many have been eager to read about since BMW announced a lower-price version of the R nineT. The new R nineT Pure is $3,400 cheaper, admittedly a great savings,… Continue Reading »

Another best-ever start to the season for BMW Motorrad. Solid growth following the 2016 record year. Model offensive with 14 new and revised models to continue in 2017. BMW Motorrad achieves its best start into the new motorcycle season to date with a solid growth of 5.5%. In the first three months of 2017, 35,636… Continue Reading »